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Hidden Forces

Demetri Kofinas
Oil Market
Digital Economy
Investor Positioning
American Politics
Artificial Intelligence
UAP
Brent Crude
OPEC
Neoliberal Order
Regulation
Public Interest
Energy Sector
US Production
Geopolitical Risks
American History
Taiwan
Social Media
FCC
Rudy Havenstein
Venezuela

Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.

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In Episode 474 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with commodity economist and energy market analyst Rory Johnston — founder of CommodityContext.com and host of the Oil Ground Up Podcast — about the mechanics and cascading consequences of the ... more

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In Episode 473 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Captain John Konrad — founder of gCaptain, the world's most-visited maritime and offshore news website, and one of the most influential voices in commercial shipping — about what Konrad ca... more

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In Episode 472 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Sebastian Mallaby about Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of DeepMind and the man widely regarded as the most consequential figure in the development of artificial general intelligence, and w... more

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In Episode 471 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Gregg Carlstrom — Middle East correspondent for The Economist, based in Dubai and Riyadh, and a veteran reporter covering the region for fifteen years — about the mood across the Gulf Stat... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Mallaby
Senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a contributing writer for The New Yorker
Council on Foreign Relations; The New Yorker
Episode: The God Machine: Demis Hassabis and the Quest for Superintelligence | Sebastian Mallaby
Gregg Carlstrom
Middle East correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Why There Are No Good Options Left in the US War Against Iran | Gregg Carlstrom
Jacob Siegel
Writer and editor at Tablet Magazine; author of The Information State, Politics in the Age of Total Control
Tablet Magazine
Episode: The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control | Jacob Siegel
Hamidreza Azizi
Iranian scholar based in Europe with a PhD in religious studies from the University of Tehran
German Institute for International Security Affairs (SWP); Middle East Council on Global Affairs (Doha)
Episode: America's Gamble: Regime Change, Retreat, or State Collapse in Iran | Hamidreza Azizi
Bruno Maçães
Geopolitical strategist and former Minister of European Affairs for Portugal
World Builders / Portugal government
Episode: When Empires Stop Building: The Iran War and the End of American Soft Power | Bruno Maçães
Joshua Landis
Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Episode: The Iran War and the Limits of American Power | Joshua Landis
Odd Arne Westad
Historian of the Cold War and East Asia, Professor of History at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: The Coming Storm: Why 2026 Looks a Lot Like 1914 | Odd Arne Westad
Tim Wu
Professor of Law, Science, and Technology at Columbia Law School, and author
Columbia Law School
Episode: How Big Tech Weaponized the Internet and How to Fix It | Tim Wu
Cullen Roche
Founder and CIO of Discipline Funds and author of Your Perfect Portfolio
Discipline Funds
Episode: How to Build the Perfect Portfolio | Cullen Roche

Host

Demetri Kofinas
Host of the financial analysis show and media entrepreneur, bringing in-depth interviews and discussions about economic, political, and technological issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Demetri is a great host

    Especially when by being open minded he exposes “intellectual-yet-idiots” like Bruno Macaes. Overall, be brings a fascinating array of thinkers on and that makes for a lively show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Certaminis Princeps
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally, my delayed thank you!

    I’ve been listening to Demetri Kofinas for so long and being thinking of writing a five star review for a lot as well. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do it due to my choice of podcast. With iPad I can finally finish this.

    I appreciate all the talks and books and lately the newsletters. I need to work out my payment method so that I can pay some fees. You know I am cut off from the rest of the world.

    Thank You Thank you Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notallwhowanderislost
    United States3 months ago
  • Could be better

    Podcast has an interesting premise and a nice variety of guests. Weak link is the host babbling on about his personal views and interrupting his guests. Painful to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Concernedeconomist
    United States3 months ago
  • Serious TDS

    It was ok before 2025. Then Demetri keeps interrupting guests with political views that no one cares. Just go listening to Pod save America if you like that kinda contents.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Schytw
    Taiwan4 months ago
  • Reflections from the Frontier

    What I find most remarkable about Hidden Forces is that it seems guided by a kind of moral and epistemic instinct; an echo of Arendt, Polanyi, and Postman—that may never have been named aloud. The show feels animated by the sense that the real conversation lies just beyond the edge of what can safely be said, and together with Dimitri and his friend Grant Williams I have walked that boundary with uncommon steadiness and trust.

    Dimitri’s use of the phrase ‘epistemic collapse’ captures something ... more

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    5
    Keith Jolly
    Canada5 months ago

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Some express frustration with the host's tendency to interrupt or redirect conversations towards personal views, which can disrupt the flow of guest expertise.
Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of guests, often noting the insightful conversations that enhance their understanding of complex issues.
The podcast is praised for tackling important geopolitical and economic conversations, with a reputation for being well-researched, though recent criticisms about quality consistency have emerged.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#220
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#127
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#134
Sweden/Business
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#138
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#190
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#212
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When Empires Stop Building: The Iran War and the End of American Soft Power | Bruno Maçães
Q: Could there be a path to de-escalation or a negotiated settlement with Iran, given the credibility issues on both sides?
Maçães suggests that while theoretically possible, in practice there are deep-seated commitments to sovereignty in Iran and a loss of trust in U.S. promises, making a credible, lasting deal unlikely without foundational changes on both sides.
When Empires Stop Building: The Iran War and the End of American Soft Power | Bruno Maçães
Q: What is the mood in Europe regarding this shift in American strategy and leadership?
Europe appears largely dependent on the United States but increasingly seeks autonomy, with some intellectuals advocating genuine independence rather than subservience to Washington.
The Coming Storm: Why 2026 Looks a Lot Like 1914 | Odd Arne Westad
Q: Why is the Cold War not the appropriate analogy for today's conflicts?
Westad argues that the unipolar world of the Cold War is fundamentally different from today's multipolar world, where the dynamics of rising powers and competition do not mirror that era.
The Coming Storm: Why 2026 Looks a Lot Like 1914 | Odd Arne Westad
Q: What drew you into history?
Odd Arne Westad explains that his childhood fascination with ships arriving from distant places sparked his interest in understanding the world through history.
How Big Tech Weaponized the Internet and How to Fix It | Tim Wu
Q: What are some solutions to the challenges posed by platform power?
Solutions include antitrust enforcement, transparency, and creating alternative business models.

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A financial analysis show that explores the interplay between media, economics, politics, and technology. It features in-depth discussions about contemporary issues with experts across various industries, focusing on themes such as market dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and economic policy. With guests ranging from professors to financial strategists, the conversations aim to provide listeners with insights on complex societal shifts and investment strategies while encouraging critical thinking about the underlying forces shaping current events. Particularly noteworthy is the host's commitment to preparing for discussions, ensuring that the conversations delve beyond surface-level commentary and into the root causes of global phenomena.

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Recent guests on Hidden Forces include:

1. Sebastian Mallaby
2. Gregg Carlstrom
3. Jacob Siegel
4. Hamidreza Azizi
5. Bruno Maçães
6. Joshua Landis
7. Odd Arne Westad
8. Tim Wu

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